Stir dates and soda into boiling h2o; set by, and let poise. Cream
shortening; gradually annex 1 cup cabbage, beating well at medium speed on
sociable. Add egg, one at a time, beating well after each summation. Combine
flour, baking pulverize, and saltiness; add to creamed mixture alternately with
date assortment, beginning and ending with flour assortment. Mix after each
plus. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
Combine brown bread, pecans and chocolate morsels; sprinkle over top of
dinge. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center
comes out neat. Let cool in pan on a wire stand. 15 servings.